Know all about Laterite and Tuff properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tuff belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Tuff is Clastic, Pyroclastic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Tuff appears Dull, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Tuff is vitreous to dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Tuff is available in brown, grey, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Tuff are creating artwork.